CLARA'S IDEA: Revolutionizing African Tourism Technology and Sustainability
+ What is your name?
Clara Chinwe Okoro
+ Are you submitting as a team or as an individual?
Individual submission
+ Where are you located?
Nigeria
+ In one sentence, tell us about your idea.
My Beautiful Africa envisions revolutionizing African tourism through innovative technology, providing seamless and immersive travel experiences, and promoting sustainable tourism.
+ Describe your ideal collaborative partner or partners.
For My Beautiful Africa's iSmartafrica project, the ideal partners would include local Destination Management Companies (DMCs), major airlines, booking platforms, payment solutions providers, telecommunications providers, hotel chains, government tourism boards, educational institutions, and media influencers across Africa.
+ What is the most immediate or most pressing challenge you're facing right now?
Raising funds to build the project.
+ What is it about your idea that makes you feel good?
iSmartAfrica is a game-changing platform that simplifies travel across Africa by combining cutting-edge technology, seamless bookings, and immersive experiences, making exploration easier and more rewarding for travelers and businesses alike.
+ What makes your idea innovative? Why has no one ever done it before?
iSmartAfrica integrates advanced technology with the African travel ecosystem, offering a one-stop platform for visa processing, ticketing, hotel bookings, and curated travel experiences, leveraging AI and data-driven insights to personalize journeys.
+ Who will benefit the most from your idea?
Anyone traveling within and to the African continent.
+ At Sigmund, we are interested in ideas at the intersection of People, Planet, and Profit. How does your idea support these three categories?
People...iSmartAfrica empowers travelers by offering seamless, technology-driven services that make exploring Africa accessible and stress-free. It creates job opportunities, supports local tourism businesses, and promotes cultural exchange. By focusing on people, iSmartAfrica connects communities and fosters inclusive travel experiences that celebrate Africa's diversity.Planet...The platform encourages eco-friendly travel options, promotes sustainable tourism practices, and partners with local providers who prioritize environmental stewardship. It aims to reduce the carbon footprint of tourism across Africa.Profit...iSmartAfrica drives economic growth by boosting tourism-related businesses and facilitating seamless travel transactions, leading to increased revenue for stakeholders, while offering profitable opportunities for investors.
+ Ideally, when would you launch this idea?
Two years from now.
+ Indicate which UN goals your idea relates to?
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
No Poverty
Partnerships to Achieve the Goal
+ Your website URL
https://www.mybeautifulafrica.co